In Bossypants, Tina Fey shares hilarious stories and creative lessons from SNL and 30 Rock. Kellen tells his own story of auditioning for SNL in New York. And Dave tells a story about mustard gas, just to bring down the vibe.
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What can Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling teach you about life? Turns out, lots of things. How to convince people to try solutions, how to create compelling mysteries, and the right way to free a house-elf. Plus, Kellen talks about breaking into Universal Studios, and Dave still knows too much about Harry Potter.
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Just in time for the New Year, we discuss The Power of Habit, where Charles Duhigg teaches how to develop good habits (exercise, family dinner, saving money) and kick bad ones (podcasting). Plus, Kellen has strong feelings on rats and Dave takes a virtual exercise class.
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Steve Jobs changed the world of personal computing as a college dropout who wasn't a programmer, designer, engineer, or nice person. His biography is a fascinating look into the life of man who did acid and then created the most successful tech company in history. There is so much we can learn from someone with laser focus who pushed (pretty aggressively...) to create products at the intersection of art and technology. Also, Kellen talks about his confusing experience with the first iPhone; and as usual Dave knows some nerdy things about nerd stuff.
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Originals are people who reject the default and explore whether better options exist. In other words, if it weren't for originals, we wouldn't have Shakespeare, Beethoven, or the Lion King (the first one, hands down). So how do you come up with original ideas? We'll answer that question. We'll also answer the question of how many siblings Dave has (hint: it's too many). Plus Kellen tells the story of how he wrote the opening joke for his triumphant appearance on Conan.
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Kellen and Dave share their favorite creative lessons from Joanne Kathleen Rowling’s unbelievably well-crafted debut novel, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Plus, Kellen tells a story about meeting Robin Williams for the first time. Also, Dave knows way too much about Harry Potter, and Kellen lets him know several times.
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Kellen Erskine has appeared on Conan, Comedy Central, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, NBC's America's Got Talent, and the Amazon Original Series Inside Jokes. He has garnered over 50 million views with his clips on Dry Bar Comedy. In 2018 he was selected to perform on the “New Faces” showcase at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Quebec. Kellen was named one of TBS's Top Ten Comics to Watch in 2017. He currently tours the country.
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David Vance's videos have garnered over 1 billion views. He has written viral ads for companies like Squatty Potty, Chatbooks, and Lumē, and sketches for the comedy show Studio C. His work has received two Webby Awards, and appeared on Conan. He currently works as a writer on the sitcom Freelancers.

Nine Pints by Rose George is a book about blood, and the role it plays in medicine, the economy, and daily life. Also, if you want to buy some, we can hook you up. Kellen talks about his worst show on a cruise ship, and Dave tells of an encounter with a sick goat.
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What if you could get good at any skill? (Except for being a DJ, that's not a skill.) In Peak, Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool share the secrets of skill development.  Plus Kellen talks about one of his first comedy open-mics, and Dave gets insulted by Kellen.
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Kellen Erskine has appeared on Conan, Comedy Central, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, NBC's America's Got Talent, and the Amazon Original Series Inside Jokes. He has garnered over 50 million views with his clips on Dry Bar Comedy. In 2018 he was selected to perform on the “New Faces” showcase at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Quebec. Kellen was named one of TBS's Top Ten Comics to Watch in 2017. He currently tours the country www.KellenErskine.com
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David Vance's videos have garnered over 1 billion views. He has written viral ads for companies like Squatty Potty, Chatbooks, and Lumē, and sketches for the comedy show Studio C. His work has received two Webby Awards, and appeared on Conan. He currently works as a writer on the sitcom Freelancers.

Want to create messages that no one will ever forget? (But you don’t like sending nudes?) Made to Stick by Chip Heath and Dan Heath teaches principles for spreading messages in a way people remember. Plus, Dave tells stories from making viral ads, and Kellen talks about his two-episode stint on America's Got Talent.
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What if you discarded every belonging that didn’t spark joy? (And then sent it all to us?) In The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,  Marie Kondo teaches you how to reduce clutter and enjoy your space. Also, Kellen gets hit with a marble chessboard, and Dave reveals his beef with Ron Weasley. Needless to say, this episode gets unexpectedly dark more than once... 
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